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1. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Kenya for organizing this meeting on this important topic of sustaining peace, diversity and State-building. I would also like to thank His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta for presiding over our meeting and for his briefing, which included important proposals. I also thank the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Their Excellencies President Paul Kagame and former President Thabo Mbeki for their briefings. My thanks also go to Ms. Fauzia Koofi for her intervention, which included important ideas. Although the causes of conflicts are numerous, many of them, especially those that erupt within a country, are usually the most complex.”

   2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source

2. “We hope that the new Government effectively lays the foundations of a new beginning, especially by carrying forward the robust national dialogue on peace, cohesion, development and unity in diversity.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

3. “In that regard, we support the active engagement of His Excellency President Obasanjo, African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa, in promoting peace and security in the region through political dialogue, particularly in Ethiopia. We call on all stakeholders and international partners to extend every possible support to the High Representative and to allow the continent the necessary space to resolve its challenges with the support of the international community. In conclusion, we, the A3+1, reaffirm our respect for, and commitment to, the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. We stand in solidarity with our sister nation at this trying moment in its pursuit of peace and stability.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

4. “The A3+1 therefore calls on all Ethiopian parties to cease hostilities and engage in discussion with a view to concluding a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire that would pave the way for an inclusive Ethiopian-led dialogue and to national reconciliation. We also strongly call for the withdrawal of all non-Ethiopian forces from Tigray and the standing down of all militias from neighbouring federal states. The African Union has a major role to play to help Ethiopians in their reconciliation efforts so that they can protect their unity and territorial integrity and recover Ethiopia’s status as an anchor of regional peace and stability.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

5. “Further, we stress the importance of humanitarian organizations upholding the core principles of neutrality, impartiality and humanity in their humanitarian activities, in full respect of the sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity of the host State, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The humanitarian situation in northern Ethiopia is part of a much bigger and complex crisis that is unfolding, with a potential regional spillover effect that may threaten peace and security in Ethiopia and beyond. With the hostilities expanding to the Amhara and Afar regions, it is clear that there could be no military solution to this crisis and that taking up guns will only protract the conflict.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

6. “The A3+1 recognizes the important role of United Nations humanitarian agencies and all humanitarian actors, which should be supported. In this context, we call on all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. They should also ensure the respect and protection of all humanitarian personnel and United Nations and associated personnel, as reiterated in resolutions 1502 (2003) and 2175 (2014). At the same time, we underline the obligation of all humanitarian personnel, United Nations personnel and associated personnel to observe and respect the laws of the country in which they are operating, in accordance with international law, including the principle of non-interference.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

7. “Today, we cannot help but return to this position, noticing, with pain as fellow Africans, the suffering of our Ethiopian brothers and sisters in Tigray and elsewhere in the country. The highest priority at this stage, therefore, is to declare an immediate ceasefire to allow for unrestricted humanitarian access to the affected population and for the re-establishment of public services in all the conflict areas. We recognize and welcome the Government’s extensive efforts deployed since the beginning of the conflict to deliver humanitarian aid and enhance humanitarian access. We emphasize the need to continue efforts towards the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance and strongly encourage the Ethiopian authorities to fulfil all their commitments in ensuring humanitarian outreach to the people in need.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

8. “Discussing these issues publicly may not be constructive in the current circumstances, nor will it alleviate the suffering of the populations affected by the conflict in northern Ethiopia. The efforts of quiet diplomacy, undertaken through constructive dialogue between the United Nations and Ethiopia, are our best option for addressing this issue. In the meantime, we believe that priority must be given to the continuity of unfettered humanitarian assistance to needy people in northern Ethiopia. We welcome the renewed commitments of both sides in this regard. With a newly established Government in Ethiopia, we reiterate that peaceful dialogue and democracy are the best mechanisms for the resolution of serious political differences.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

9. “Nevertheless, the risks of a large-scale famine, which, to a great extent, is being prevented by the aid delivered by the organizations to which the expelled individuals belong, raises serious concerns. Even within their sovereign rights, Governments should observe their domestic and international humanitarian law obligations. The rights of the Ethiopian people to receive aid in this dire emergency are of the highest moral and legal character. We strongly urge the Government and the United Nations to undertake every effort to resolve any differences and get back to ensuring that aid is delivered to Ethiopians in desperate need. Concerns regarding the expelled individuals should be thoroughly considered on the basis of substantiated evidence and within a frank and genuine dialogue between the Ethiopian Government and the United Nations.”

   2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

10. “I speak on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1) on this important crisis in Africa. I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia. We meet today in response to the decision by the Federal Government of Ethiopia to declare seven United Nations officials working in Ethiopia as personae non gratae. In the light of the previous concerns, we have expressed in calling for maximum access to enable humanitarian aid to reach Ethiopians in need, we noted the personae non gratae notice with concern. We say this with the full understanding of the duties and obligations that all humanitarian actors must respect in the conduct of their work.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source

11. “Tunisia is also party to the Firearms Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and its Protocols. Lastly, Tunisia endorsed the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty in the General Assembly because we believe it can significantly contribute to finding adequate solutions to the illicit trade in conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons, without prejudice to the sovereign and legitimate right of States to legally acquire conventional weapons and ammunition for their self-defence and security needs.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

12. “Fourthly, the Council should continue to support the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons, as well as all relevant disarmament and arms control instruments. For its part, Tunisia, which does not produce or export weapons of any kind, supports all efforts and initiatives aimed at finding effective solutions to the issues related to the proliferation of conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons. We remain committed to the Programme of Action and welcome the successful outcome of its seventh Biennial Meeting of States, held in July 2021 in New York.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

13. “Thirdly, the Council should further consider and incorporate a gender dimension when addressing the issues related to small arms and light weapons by, inter alia, stressing the importance of women’s full and effective participation in all efforts to counter the illicit transfer and use of small arms and light weapons, taking into account its disproportionate impact on women and recognizing that eradicating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is key to combating gender- based violence and sexual violence in conflict.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

14. “We share the view that the Security Council should continue to address the issues related to the illicit transfer and use of small arms and light weapons in a more effective and holistic manner. In that regard, we welcome the recommendations made by the Secretary- General in his successive reports to the Security Council on small arms and light weapons. In addition to further enabling peace operations, we would like to stress several important points for the Council’s consideration. First, the Security Council must ensure the implementation of the arms embargoes it decides upon. Secondly, the Council must continue to support regional efforts for conflict prevention and arms control, as it did in 2019 when it adopted resolution 2457 (2019), upholding the African Union’s Silencing the Guns by 2030 initiative.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

15. “United Nations peace operations should be well equipped and trained to ensure the safe, secure and effective management of all stockpiles of small arms and light weapon in order to be able to properly control their own weapons and ammunition and to be in a position, if requested, to contribute to reinforcing the capacities of host Governments in that regard and to assist in the treatment of recovered illicit weapons and ammunition, including through the utilization of voluntary guidelines such as the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines, developed under the United Nations SaferGuard Programme, and the Modular Small-arms- control Implementation Compendium.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

16. “As noted by the briefers, United Nations peace operations confront — in various ways — the negative impacts of the widespread circulation of small arms and light weapons, which are often the direct cause of fatalities among peacekeepers. Those negative impacts should indeed be thoroughly assessed and taken into consideration in order to enable peace operations to effectively fulfil their mandates.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

17. “I thank the Kenyan presidency for programming this meeting on the threat posed to peace operations by small arms and light weapons. I would also like to thank High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Mr. Badreldin Elamin Abdelgadir and Mr. David Lochhead for their informative and insightful briefings. The illicit transfer and use of small arms and light weapons, including ammunition, continues to represent a major threat to international peace and security by fuelling armed conflicts in many countries and regions, aggravating humanitarian crises, enabling terrorist and transnational criminal organizations and undermining respect for human rights, in addition to hindering peacebuilding and socioeconomic development efforts.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

18. “We reiterate the need to continue Palestinian reconciliation efforts, and we welcome the renewed commitment by the Palestinian leadership to hold general elections in Palestine as soon as there is approval to hold elections in East Jerusalem. In conclusion, we reiterate our support to the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self- determination and to establishing their independent sovereign State. We hope to undertake collective efforts in which we focus on practical measures to put an end to this protracted tragedy, allowing Palestinians to regain the rights that were stripped from them and ensure the rule of law.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

19. “We call for follow-up on the implementation of General Assembly resolution ES-10/20, on the protection of the Palestinian civilian population. With regard to the deteriorating humanitarian and economic situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in the besieged Gaza Strip, we stress the importance of facilitating unfettered delivery of humanitarian assistance, as well as refraining from hindering reconstruction efforts. We look forward to seeing a scaling up of the humanitarian response in the occupied territories and the securing of sustainable funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

20. “In that regard, we call on the international community, especially the Security Council, to fully shoulder its responsibility to compel the occupying Power to honour its commitments under international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The occupying Power must put an end to its violations and settlement projects and any unilateral action that could further exacerbate and escalate the situation, thereby undermining any chance of achieving peace and restoring stability and security to the region. We call also for the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2334 (2016). We reiterate the need to provide protection to Palestinian civilian people from violence by settlers and occupation forces that use excessive force.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

21. “In that regard, we support the proposal to hold an international peace conference under the auspices of the Middle East Quartet as soon as possible. The obstruction of prospects for settling the conflict and enabling the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights is accompanied by the insistence of the occupation authorities on imposing a de facto policy by continuing to implement settlement plans, attempting to change the demographic composition and the legal and historical character of Jerusalem, demolishing homes, displacing Palestinian civilians and imposing the unjust blockade on Gaza. We have expressed our condemnation for the continuation of those practices.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

22. “In the light of the broad consensus in the international community, we cannot help but wonder: when will we see international action to break the stalemate in the peace process and facilitate the resumption of negotiations in order to reach a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement to the Palestinian question, based on the international agreed terms of reference and the relevant United Nations resolutions? We remain confident that the international community, including the Security Council, the Middle East Quartet, neighbouring countries and effective actors, will be able to create genuine prospects to achieve a settlement, which would promote stability and the maintenance of peace and security in the region.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

23. “Once again, the world has demonstrated through statements by leaders and high-level officials the broad consensus on the need to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, end the occupation and establish an independent sovereign Palestinian State, within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Once again, delegations from all over the world call on the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure the implementation of its relevant resolutions. They also call on the Council to urge the occupation authorities to comply with international legitimacy resolutions.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

24. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): We thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). We reiterate our support for his efforts and those of all United Nations personnel in the occupied territories to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and strengthen prospects for peace in the Middle East. We also listened closely to the briefings by the two civil society representatives. This meeting coincides with the beginning of the seventy-sixth session of the General Assembly.”

    2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source

25. “In conclusion, we reiterate Tunisia’s steadfast position, namely, that resolving the Syrian crisis requires finding a Syrian-led and -owned political settlement facilitated by the United Nations, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), in order to preserve Syria’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and restore its security and stability.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source

26. “Existing and interrelated problems should be addressed, especially the issues of establishing a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, achieving the safe and dignified return of refugees and displaced persons, promoting the recovery of Syria and the Syrian people, mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting terrorist cells in the country and managing the situation of detainees. It is worth stressing also that arriving at a common vision for resolving the Syrian crisis will require searching for common factors among the Syrian parties in a way that prioritizes the overriding needs of the brotherly Syrian people above all else. That requires as well a common vision and the support of the actors concerned and the Security Council.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source

27. “We support any measure that will end the current political stalemate and help to resume the work of the Syrian Constitutional Committee and its subcommittee soon. We also welcome the preparation work for holding the sixth round of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva in October, facilitated by Mr. Pedersen. In that context, we hope that international efforts will make it possible to advance the constitutional process and a broader political path. It goes without saying that a secure and stable environment in Syria and the strengthening of confidence-building measures would create the right conditions for accomplishing that objective in accordance with relevant Council resolutions, including resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2585 (2021).”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source

28. “We reiterate the importance of a rapid return to stability in Syria through efforts to de-escalate, restore calm and protect civilians at all times, in accordance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, in order to bring about a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire in Syria. We look forward to the Special Envoy’s de-escalation efforts in that regard. We recall once again that the current understandings and arrangements in Syria, despite their importance, are only short-term solutions. They do not offer a practical way to neutralize the organizations classified as terrorist groups and to eliminate their safe havens in certain parts of the country, leading to a sustainable political solution and stability in the country and the region.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source

29. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen, and Ms. Rouba Mhaissen, Founder and Director of Sawa for Development and Aid, for their briefings. I welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran in this meeting. Tunisia is following with concern the developments on the ground in Syria in the light of the increasing level of violence, tension and escalation in recent days in a number of regions of the country. That poses major security and humanitarian challenges and undermines international efforts to ease the crisis and contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source

30. “Accordingly, we stress the importance of making concerted and coordinated regional and international efforts to address these phenomena, while respecting international law and international human rights law, so that Syria does not remain a target for terrorists and the Syrian people are able to restore security and meet their aspiration for a better future and dignified life.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

31. “We also look forward to promoting the recovery and resilience efforts through the integration of humanitarian and development programmes and projects in Syria, pursuant to the provisions of resolution 2585 (2021), and enabling the United Nations to provide the resources needed for a comprehensive and effective response. We also commend the regional cooperation aimed at achieving economic stability in the region and facilitating the fulfilment of vital humanitarian needs and services. We are following with concern the refugee, displacement and terrorism trends in Syria and the region.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

32. “Griffiths, during his recent visit to Syria, Lebanon and Turkey, as well as his meaningful engagement with the Syrian Government and other stakeholders, with a view to pushing forward humanitarian relief efforts, saving lives and promoting the livelihoods of Syrians. We have taken note of the deployment of the first cross-line food convoy by the World Food Programme to north-western Syria, in line with the provisions of resolution 2585 (2021). We reiterate the need for all parties on the ground to engage positively, commit to the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance according to the provisions of international law and international humanitarian law, and work to improve the ways that humanitarian assistance is delivered, using them effectively and transparently.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

33. “In this respect, we value the priority given to dialogue and negotiation in conjunction with mediation and reconciliation efforts between Syrians. We note the decrease in violence in the north- west and the north of Syria in recent days, leading to the restoration of stability across the country and to a sustainable and comprehensive ceasefire. We also note with satisfaction the restoration of humanitarian access in Dara’a, in conjunction with the return of displaced persons to their homes in the region. We look forward to the United Nations and its partners supporting the efforts of the Syrian Government aimed at helping Syrians return to their normal lives by addressing the humanitarian situation and achieving recovery after the recent challenging period. We commend the fruitful efforts of the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

34. “In the meantime, it will be necessary to expand the scope of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria in order to meet the increasing needs of the people and to reduce the manifestations of vulnerability and the aggravated risks they face as a result of more than a decade of violence and conflict, the deterioration of the economic, humanitarian and climate situation, and the ramifications of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Tunisia expresses its satisfaction with the recent positive signs of a return to calm in Dara’a as the Syrian parties — the Government and local actors — have agreed to take steps towards a settlement that would end escalation of tensions, restore stability and preserve the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

35. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths, and the civil society representative, Ms. Amany Qaddour, for their briefings. We value the work of humanitarian organizations and civil society actors in Syria that are rendering humanitarian assistance to the Syrians. I also welcome the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran to today’s meeting. At the outset, I reiterate the position of Tunisia that there is no sustainable alternative to the solution in Syria but through a political settlement under resolution 2254 (2015), which should be accelerated so as to end the humanitarian suffering of the Syrians and put Syria back on track towards security and development.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source

36. “We call on UNITAMS to continue working closely with the transitional authorities to facilitate the expeditious implementation of the reform agenda and enhance its assistance in the mobilization of economic and development assistance and the coordination of humanitarian and peacebuilding support. In conclusion, we hope that close cooperation with UNITAMS and the country team and strong support from the international community behind a unified Security Council will help the country address those challenges so that it can complete its historic transition and fulfil the Sudanese people’s aspirations to achieve democracy, peace and prosperity.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

37. “The difficult situation, which affects more than 13 million people, calls for us to show responsibility and solidarity with the Sudan, with a view to mitigating the impact of the humanitarian situation on the current peacebuilding dynamics in the country. The A3+1 commends the progress made in the establishment of UNITAMS and accordingly welcomes the signing of the status-of-mission agreement on 4 July. We commend UNITAMS for the various support and training activities that it is undertaking within its mandate to assist the political transition, facilitate the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement and support Sudanese-led peacebuilding, the protection of civilians and the rule of law.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

38. “In that connection, the A3+1 encourages the transitional Government to continue its crucial economic reforms, with continued international support, to ease the heavy debt burden inherited from the past for a prosperous future for all Sudanese. The already-dire humanitarian situation in the Sudan has been further aggravated by the economic crisis, food insecurity, COVID-19, the adverse effects of climate change, intercommunal violence and the prolonged displacement of populations, as well as the recent refugee crisis in the east. In that regard, we commend the Sudanese for hosting the refugees concerned and sharing resources with them.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

39. “We encourage all parties to ensure gender equality in decision-making structures and call on international partners to support the Sudan in fulfilling its national women and peace and security agenda. In that regard, we commend the support provided by UNITAMS to the Sudanese authorities to strengthen women’s participation and inclusion in the peace process, in cooperation with UN-Women and the United Nations Development Programme. On the economic front, the A3+1 commends the efforts of the Sudanese authorities, including stringent economic reforms undertaken to pave the way for the country to begin receiving debt relief under the enhanced Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, despite the difficulties related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the regional context.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

40. “We also commend the steps taken by the transitional Government to improve its child protection legislation, including the Cabinet’s decision that the Sudan would withdraw its reservations to the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child related to child marriage, the right of married pregnant girls to education and child rights to privacy. The peace process in the Sudan faces serious challenges, particularly the lack of necessary financial and technical resources needed for the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. In that regard, the A3+1 welcomes the establishment of the Sudan peace fund. While we thank Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom for their contributions, we call on all the Sudan’s partners to support the initiative and facilitate its effective and efficient operationalization.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

41. “The A3+1 welcomes the Sudanese Government’s commitment and efforts to provide for the full protection of civilians through the implementation of the National Plan for the Protection of Civilians as well as promotion of dialogue and reconciliation among the different ethnic communities. We welcome the Sudan’s ratification of the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its accession to the 2006 International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, on 9 September.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

42. “The incidents attest to the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of the conflicts. The A3+1 welcomes the progress made in the talks between the transitional Government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) Abdelaziz Al-Hilu faction and urges both parties to build on that initial progress and advance a constructive framework for addressing their remaining differences. We commend UNITAMS on its contribution to facilitating those talks, as part of its efforts to support the peace process and the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. The A3+1 also urges those who have not yet joined the peace process to do so without delay in order to give sustainable and inclusive peace a chance in the Sudan.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

43. “While commending the commitment and efforts made by the Sudanese authorities to implement the Juba Peace Agreement, in particular, the formation of the Joint High Military Committee for Security Arrangements, the Darfur Permanent Ceasefire Committee and related sectoral and area committees, we reiterate our call to all signatories to continue to implement the key provisions of the Juba Peace Agreement in order to consolidate the gains made thus far. We also emphasize that the establishment of the remaining key transitional institutions is critical for advancing an inclusive and sustainable political transition. Peace in the Sudan will not be complete until all conflicts end. The A3+1 remains concerned about the sporadic intercommunal violence, as well as clashes between Government forces and certain non-signatory armed groups.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

44. “I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We thank the Secretary-General for his report highlighting the activities of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and recent developments in the country (S/2021/766). We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNITAMS, Mr. Volker Perthes, and Ms. Hala Alkarib for their briefings, and we welcome the participation of the representative of the Sudan in today’s meeting. The A3+1 welcomes the recent progress made by the Government of the Sudan in making progress on the political transition track despite acute economic and humanitarian challenges.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

45. “In conclusion, we once again express Tunisia’s readiness to continue actively and constructively engaging in United Nations and international efforts to ensure security and stability in Libya, restore its status as an effective regional Power and promote peace and security in the region.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source

46. “We also emphasize the need for all parties to commit to implementing the arms embargo imposed on Libya and to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country without interfering in its internal affairs. At the economic level, we welcome the continued efforts to unify Libyan institutions, as well as the efforts of the Government of National Unity to advance the Libyan economy and improve services for Libyans. We also reaffirm Tunisia’s commitment, under the directives of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Kaïs Saïed, to continue providing all forms of support to sisterly Libya. We are determined to further strengthen bilateral cooperation for the sake of the shared future, security, stability and development of both countries.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source

47. “Their withdrawal is a prerequisite for supporting stability, given that their presence poses a serious threat not only to Libya and its transition process but to the entire region. In that regard, we stress the need for the withdrawal to take place in close coordination so as to safeguard neighbouring countries and the region from any repercussions that would impact their security and stability, including the possibility of it being exploited by terrorist organizations operating in the Sahel and Sahara region to further spread chaos and violence. Tunisia calls on regional and international actors, including UNSMIL, to support the Libyan authorities and the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in that regard.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source

48. “We also welcome the constructive steps recently taken in the context of strengthening confidence-building measures, especially with regard to the reopening of the coastal road linking the eastern and western parts of Libya and the formation of a joint force to secure the water supply, among other things. Tunisia also stresses the importance of moving forward with such measures to further consolidate security and stability and create an environment leading to progress on the political track. Maintaining the ceasefire is crucial to the success of the political process in Libya. Accordingly, Tunisia renews its call on all parties in Libya to maintain their commitment to the full implementation of the terms of the ceasefire agreement, including accelerating the departure of mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source

49. “Tunisia appreciates the efforts of UNSMIL within the framework of its mandate to bring the parties together and prepare the ground for holding the elections as scheduled, including facilitating the work of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and its subsidiary bodies. We also reiterate the importance of the role of neighbouring countries and regional organizations in supporting Libyans to promote their national unity and complete the remaining national issues. In that context, we also value the outcome of the previous ministerial meeting of Libya’s neighbouring countries, held in Algeria from 30 to 31 August.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source

50. “The presidential and legislative elections that Libya is preparing to hold this year will be a watershed along Libya’s political track, as they will symbolize the beginning towards lasting democracy and the foundation for the rule of law and State institutions in Libya. In that regard, Tunisia expresses its satisfaction that its Libyan brethren have emphasized their commitment to holding the elections as scheduled on 24 December, in accordance with the road map adopted in Tunisia and called for in resolution 2570 (2021). Tunisia encourages the continuing constructive dialogue and finalizing the constitutional and legislative arrangements that will ensure the Libyan people their right to practice democracy and establish their permanent institutions accompanied with freedom, transparency and equality.”

    2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source